Charlie Kirk Mentor Frank Turek Gives Rousing Speech on Witnessing Kirk's Death
Christian apologist and longtime mentor to Charlie Kirk, Frank Turek, delivered a powerful speech Sunday during the memorial service at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona.
Turek, who was by Kirk’s side on the day of his assassination, recounted the heartbreaking moments of that tragedy before shifting to the foundation of Kirk’s faith.
It’s impossible not to be moved listening to Frank Turek recount the day Charlie Kirk was taken.
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Speaking about Kirk’s relationship with Jesus Christ, Turek declared:
“Charlie, right now, is in heaven. Not because he was a great husband & father … Not because he sacrificed himself for his Savior. Charlie Kirk is in heaven, because his Savior sacrificed himself for Charlie Kirk.”
Watch the full service here: